Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have emerged as a formidable force in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, riding on a wave of explosive starts and impressive performances from their openers. After securing their fourth consecutive victory against Delhi Capitals, SRH opener Travis Head expressed cautious optimism about the team’s momentum.
Head, who played a pivotal role in SRH’s 67-run triumph with a blistering 89, acknowledged the team’s impressive batting order. “It’s very enjoyable. It’s nice to be here and play well, and it’s hard not to smile and enjoy yourself with the batting order that we’ve got,” he said.
SRH’s dominance in the tournament has been characterized by their ability to post massive totals. In their latest match, they amassed a staggering 266 runs, marking their third 200+ innings this season. Head attributed this success to the team’s positive energy and the leadership of coach Daniel Vettori and captain Pat Cummins.
“We are not getting too far ahead of ourselves. Obviously, we are excited. We have got four wins on the bounce now, we are playing well, and the energy is always better when you are winning,” Head said.
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan praised the contributions of Jake Fraser-McGurk (65 runs) and T Natarajan (4/19). Fraser-McGurk’s blazing innings raised hopes of an improbable win for Delhi Capitals, while Natarajan’s exceptional bowling performance helped secure the victory for SRH.
“Today, the line was way outside the off-stump. He has shown that he can open up that area as well and put bowlers under pressure, especially when he is able to generate power on his shots on the back foot to get the ball over the ropes,” Zaheer said about Fraser-McGurk.
SRH’s impressive start to the season has instilled confidence within the team, and Head believes that the sky’s the limit for their potential. “As long as we can keep instilling that confidence around how well we are playing, I guess the ceiling is as high as it wants to be,” he said.
